Walton family net worth: World’s richest family?

In 2004, five of the world’s top ten richest people were members of the Walton family. They have since fallen down the list. However, combined, the Walton family net worth is unrivalled.

There are just three families that have a combined wealth that is higher than world’s richest man Bill Gates. The Walton family sit at the top of the list.

The family consists of seven billionaires – Jim Walton, S. Robson Walton, Alice Walton, Lukas Walton, Ann Walton Kroenke, Christy Walton and Nancy Walton Laurie – all of which are children and grandchildren of Walmart founders Bud and Sam Walton.

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All seven inherited the majority of their wealth. However, given that the family still owns a 51% stake in Wal-Mart, their fortune continues to grow each year.

Combined, the wealthy family is thought to be worth approximately $130 billion, but how is that sum spread out among the Walmart founders’ lucky relatives?

Walton family net worth: The wealth of each Walton

Jim Walton

Sam Walton’s youngest son, Jim Walton is the joint richest Walmart heir, with a total worth of $37.3 billion. The marketing graduate is on the Walmart board, while he is also the CEO of the Walton-owned Arvest Bank.

Robson Walton

Like Jim Walton, Sam Robson Walton’s net worth stands at $37.3 billion. Upon his father Sam’s death in 1992, he took over as the chairman of Walmart and successfully ran the company for more than two decades.

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Alice Walton

The sister of Jim and Sam, Alice Walton’s worth stands just below her brothers’ at $37.1 billion. Unlike her siblings, Alice steered clear of the family business, instead dedicating her time to collecting art.

Lukas Walton

A third brother, John Walton, died in a plane crash in 2005, leaving behind a multi-billion dollar fortune. His son, Lukas Walton, got one third of his father’s wealth. Wise investments have taken Lukas Walton’s worth to $12.5 billion.

Ann Walton Kroenke

Ann Walton Kroenke was born into one rich family and married into another one. The daughter of Bud Walton and the wife of sports mogul Stan Kroenke, Ann is believed to be worth $6.4 billion.

Christy Walton

The only member that wasn’t born into the Walton family, Christy Walton is the widow of John Walton and mother of Lukas Walton. She inherited a sixth of her husband’s wealth, which equates to around $5.9 billion.

Nancy Walton Laurie

The daughter of Bud Walton, Nancy Walton Laurie inherited billions from her father following his death. Much of her wealth comes from Walmart stock. However, she also co-owns Providence Bank alongside her husband Bill Laurie, bringing her total worth to $4.7 billion.